December came and went . . .

Christmas came so quickly this year.  we were very lucky to be able to spend over a week in mammoth with the boys (was exhausting and we feel beaten down, but happy nonetheless).  there was snow and the daytime temperature was in the high 40s- mid 50s.  dez was very happy to see many unexpected friends in mammoth and have more playdates in the course of a week then he has all year.  although this picture doesn't capture it, he was very happy to see his friend Devon (yes, Desmond and Devon got confusing) and enjoy a bag of kettle corn the size of his entire body and a large hot chocolate with tons of marshmellows~!

 so much fun to play in the igloo after an exciting ride on the gondola.


dominic is well, just dominic.  a disaster and a love all at the same time.  the top picture is post hair cut and the bottom picture is just fun.

 while dez was busy skiing and carving up the mountain, dominic was enjoying long walks without a jacket and gloves (boy, is he stubborn!).  he loves all things trucks, especially firetrucks and couldn't have been happier to have found a fire hydrant. 

 

there is a hill to get from the parking lot to the base of the mountain/chairlift.  it feels very steep, particularly in ski boots & carrying gear, so dez hitched a ride in the wagon used to carry equipment. 

 dominc is crazy about scooting around.  we went on a family scooter/skate date and after Paul, GP & Dez were worn out, Dominic was still going around and was very upset that scootering had to come to an end.

 Santa brunch at the Manhattan Country Club was lovely.  all the beautiful families perfectly coiffed & dressed with their sunday best, children in ties and jackets, etc.  Dez chose this amazing ensemble of a red teenage mutant ninja turtle shirt, purple swimtrunks and blue batman rainboots (not raining).  Have not decided if we are (a) bad parents; (b) worn down by our kids such that the kids rule the roost; or (c) we really appreciate their freedom to express themselves.  let's agree on (c).

 after a fun day of skiing, went to the village at mammoth to see the wooly parade and fireworks.  lovely and nippy (again no jacket or gloves for Dominic- just putting on that sweater felt like putting clothes on a screaming racoon).

 first time on skates for dominic.  he had a blast and the little skates are probably the most feminine thing he has and will ever wear.   dang cute.

people on stilts in mammoth.  bizarre but entertaining. 

 

 

 the excitement to start afresh in 2014 was quickly disippated when dominic caught his toe on the garbage bin.  after a lovely visit to urgent care and 4 stiches, Dominic was back to his crazy self.  let's hope that it is all up from there in 2014!